DraftKings NBA picks December 29: Fear the Beard

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Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the first half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Staples Center on November 19, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

DraftKings NBA Power Forwards:

Best Bets:

Anthony Davis ($9,700): This is one of the few times that I’ll use both A.D. and LeBron in the same game. LeBron has destroyed Dallas, but Davis hasn’t been far behind. The Brow has 101 DraftKings points in two games against Dallas, so he’s worth the money as well. I love that both are a shade under five figures. We can work both in without much trouble.

Brandon Ingram ($8,100): Ingram completely dominated Houston for 63.25 DraftKings points in the first meeting. He poured in the points. He ripped down the boards. I can see a career high in rebounds for Ingram here with Capela out. Favors will take a chunk, but I expect another big night from Ingram. It wouldn’t shock me if he finished in the top three of fantasy points tonight.

Honorable Mention:

Jaren Jackson ($6,600): There aren’t a lot of guys with Jackson’s upside anywhere, let alone at this price. However, he continues to battle inconsistency and fouls. Charlotte isn’t a particularly strong team up front, so there is plenty of upside here. Jackson is just as likely to get you around 25 DraftKings points though.

Brandon Clarke ($4,900): Clarke gets lost in the shuffle sometimes with both Jackson and Valanciunas getting all the headlines, but he has had a strong rookie season. We have seen Clarke get back on track after a rough spell around Christmas. This is a very fair price for Clarke. I questiong the upside with both Jonas and Jackson playing well, but he’s a strong punt in cash games.

Dark Horses:

Kyle Kuzma ($4,800): Kuzma has been awful in the two games against Dallas this year, providing just 20 DraftKings points combined in the two games. Still, Dallas is weak against the position. Kuzma comes in riding a hot streak with 92.5 DraftKings points over the last three games. He makes sense as a dart throw here.

jerami Grant ($3,800): Grant and Plumlee would likely split the minutes again if Millsap is out, but Grant played the bulk of them over the last couple of games. Grant hasn’t done a lot with them, but this is a solid matchup since Bagley is sidelined as well. The price is low enough that we can take a chance on Grant here.